STUDY A UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMME AT THE ABBEY DLD GROUP OF COLLEGES

The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges consists of three independent British schools located in Cambridge, London, and Manchester. We offer secondary/high-school level education, with the majority of our graduates ultimately moving to study undergraduate courses at universities in the UK and around the World. Our group is long-standing, with our first college, DLD College London, having been established in 1931. We offer a wide variety of academic study programmes.

Each of our colleges has its own unique personality, but they are united by a set of common goals. At Abbey DLD we strive to achieve the highest academic standards whilst providing a welcoming, safe, high-quality teaching and boarding experience for students from around the world.

Our aim is to help our students achieve the academic success needed to progress to the UK and the world’s top universities, whilst also developing the personal skills and qualities to succeed at university and beyond.

Here are a few reasons why you should choose us:

• City Centre Locations: Three city centre locations in Cambridge, London, and Manchester, offering a wide range of activities right on your doorstep
• Award-Winning Colleges: Both our colleges and our students have achieved recognition for their excellence having won multiple national and international education awards
• Higher Standard Education: We are committed to maintaining the highest academic standards, ensuring you receive top-quality teaching and guidance.
• Experts in International Study: With years of experience helping international students reach their academic goals, we understand your unique needs and aspirations.
• Top-Ranked Results & Destinations: Our dedication to excellence is evident in our students’ remarkable achievements, with many gaining admission to prestigious universities.
• 5-Star Urban Boarding: Experience the finest boarding accommodation in the vibrant cities of Cambridge, London, and Manchester, providing a comfortable and secure home away from home.
• Gain Experience Outside Of Your Studies: At Abbey DLD, education goes beyond the classroom. We offer a well-rounded experience, allowing you to develop skills and interests that will serve you well in life.

The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges caters to students aged between 13 and 21 years, making us the ideal place for a seamless transition from secondary school to university.

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Our International Foundation Programmes follow subject-focused pathways. which give students access to complementary subjects at university. Each pathway is made up of a number of modules. Depending on which pathway you choose you might have a choice of modules, they may be all compulsory, or a mix of elective and compulsory modules.

Each module is assessed individually, with three assessment points through each term and an opportunity to resit modules if necessary. Students achieve an overall score based on all their individual module assessments.

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Every year our International Foundation foundation students gain admission to a wide range of top-ranked universities. International Foundation Programme students progressed to the following universities in 2023:

• City, University of London
• Durham University
• King’s College London
• Lancaster University
• Loughborough University
• Newcastle University
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• University of Bath
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Leeds
• University of Manchester
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of the Arts London
• University of Warwick
• University of York

Special Features

An exclusive agreement gives our Fashion Management and Art students the option to go on to study at the London, Milan, or Paris school of the prestigious Istituto Marangoni. Students can also go on to study fashion programmes at other top universities.

Our Medicine pathway is accepted by the medical schools of Aston University, Brunel University, the University of Buckingham, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), the University of Nicosia, St George’s University Grenada, Queen Mary University of London (Malta campus), the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), and the American University of Antigua.

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At Abbey College Manchester our Foundation Programme gives the option to combine your studies with high-level training in the following sports:

• Basketball
• Cycling
• Football
• Tennis

Experience state-of-the-art training facilities and professional coaching while pursuing your academic goals.

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We know how important it is to have a place to call your own whilst you study, and that is why we have invested to provide our students with some of the best quality accommodation found at any UK boarding school.

Our student bedrooms are designed to offer a quiet haven where students can relax and study. We offer a range of different room options, but all come with features such as Wi-Fi, study desks, and ample clothes and belongings storage as standard.

Outside of your room, we offer communal areas to meet with friends, socialise and study. Our common rooms feature well-equipped kitchens, lounges, and games facilities.

Our live-in house parents provide 24/7 support and care to students, making sure that they feel well cared for, make friends, and keep on track in their studies. All our boarding houses are secure buildings, with controlled access, on-site security, and CCTV.

Our boarding facilities maintain their availability during the periods of half terms and Easter, with scheduled closures occurring only during the Christmas and Summer holidays. Moreover, it is important to note that, for our boarders, the presence of an educational guardian is not obligatory. All of our accommodation, with the exception of twin rooms, feature single en-suite facilities.

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